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There are a lot of home security systems on the market in Omaha, but they aren’t all the same in terms of coverage and cost. The This Old House Reviews Team has evaluated the best home security systems on key factors like equipment, installation, and pricing to help you determine the best fit for your Omaha home. Keep reading to learn more about your options. Top 6 Home Security Systems in Omaha ADT: Best Overall Vivint: Best for Smart Home Integration SimpliSafe: Best for Easy Installation Frontpoint: Best for Smartphone Integration Abode: Best for Customization Alder: Best for Medical Alerts...

A pest control treatment plan is an effective way for owners of both homes and businesses to make sure their loved ones are safe from potential dangers from pests in the region. Our Reviews Team has researched and rated some of the best pest control companies in the country. In this roundup, we will cover six of the best pest control companies in Columbus and the surrounding Ohio area. Keep reading to learn about each company’s plans, services, and prices....

title: “Best Pet Insurance Companies In New Jersey Nj In 2022” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-08” author: “Kevin Cardenas”

To build the planter I used rot-resistant cedar from the home center to create three frames that each house a store-bought planter box. I elevated the boxes with ladder-like sides, cascading their placement from back to front. If dinner turns out half as good as the planter holding the ingredients, I might be onto something—or calling for a pizza, we’ll just have to wait and see. Getting Started By lining the three holders with store-bought planters, I extended the life of the wood frame....

Resources: For the frame of the chair, Jimmy used 2x2” steel tubing, which can be found at home centers. The tubing can be cut with a bandsaw, a chop saw with a metal cutting blade on it, or an angle grinder, which is what Jimmy used. To finish the steel frame, Jimmy cleaned it up using acetone, which is manufactured by Klean Strip and can be found at home centers....

Paint: Benjamin Moore’s Natura semigloss in Eccentric Lime, Lucky Charm Green, Splash, Yosemite Blue, Super White Formally Tonal Stripes painted in uniform widths and in tonal colors, such as two shades of blue or a bright yellow and yellowish beige, create a formal look appropriate for a sitting area or period room. Young and Hip Wide bands in a handful of sizes create a trendy tone, especially when painted in bright colors set against earth tones....

Floodlight: A Simple Electrical Upgrade Installing an exterior floodlight — the first of three simple, do-it-yourself upgrades we’ll be covering — can be done on virtually any house. To safely guide you through this upgrade, we enlisted the help of electrical contractor Peter Eng, owner of Electrical Enterprises Incorporated in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It took him a day to complete all three projects. To facilitate your work, we’ve included photographs that outline the basic steps and illustrations that show all the wiring connections....

Replacing a Flapper Valve When water seems to trickle through a toilet long after it has been flushed, a worn rubber flapper valve at the bottom of the tank is probably to blame. When you flush the toilet, the flapper lifts, letting water flow into the bowl. As the tank empties, the flapper sinks to block the opening, which allows the tank to refill. Although durable, the flapper can wear out over time, providing a less-than-perfect seal....

Flagstone Walkway Step-By-Step Instructions More: How to Lay a Brick Paver Walkway; How to Lay a Bluestone Walkway

In the rooms shown here, however (all painted with shades from Benjamin Moore), English identifies less-conventional pairings: brights with deep saturated colors, and easy-to-live-with pale shades with stronger neutrals. In all cases, a surprising contrast on the bottom half of the walls adds a sophisticated edge. Bold Sophistication Strategy: Use warm bright red above cooler deep raisin. Reds are a classic choice for enlivening a dining room or adding coziness to a library, and either of these shades could easily fill the bill....

Things to Keep in Mind Before You Borrow There are a few different things to consider when deciding how to finance a home improvement project. One of the first is how much the project is going to add to your home’s resale value. Unless you’re paying with cash (or perhaps a credit card with a special, limited-time promotional 0% interest rate), you’re going to be paying interest on what you’ve borrowed....

A common question is: Is a hot water recirculating pump worth it? For Trethewey, the answer is yes. In this video, he explains how a recirculation line can save energy, money, and time. Accessing Hot Water With a Recirculation Pump How to Install a Hot Water Recirculation Pump

Nathan got his start in carpentry at a very young age. His father was (and still is) a general contractor, and Nathan enjoyed going to work with him as a child. During summer vacation from school, Nathan would accompany his father on his projects and developed a love for the trade. Nathan’s father wasn’t his only influence. Both his father and grandfather were “SeaBees” in the US Navy, which means they were assigned to the branch’s Construction Battalion unit....

Plans for How to Build a Dog Gate Before you hit the home store for supplies, take note of a few key design tips for your dog gate: The gate should stand twice as high as the ridge between his shoulder blades (known as the withers). Size the bottom panel so that your dog can just see over the top of it. The spindles should be close enough together so your dog’s head can’t fit through and get stuck....

How to Build a Pergola Resources Jenn and Luke from Dream Decks tour her deck built from Trex Decking in Havana Gold with universal hidden fasteners and Trex Transcend railings in Classic White with square white balusters, post cap lighting, and stair riser lights. Together they install a steel-reinforced vinyl pergola manufactured by Superior Plastic Products and sold by Plastic Lumber Yard. Materials 2x6 lumber 4x4 lumber 5- or 6-inch lag screws Pergola kit PVC glue...

It’s good that your backyard slopes away from the house, but all that standing water is not good for your property. The best solution would be to install a dry well—basically a lined hole in the ground—to temporarily contain the water that normally collects in the swale and let it percolate back into the soil. Because this project will involve lots of digging, before you start, be sure to call 811 so your utilities can check for underground pipes and wires....

How To Build a Stone Birdbath Note: This project requires lifting heavy objects and placing them on top of each other. Use safe lifting practices, and be careful as the stones can be unstable at first. Also, be sure to use eye protection whenever chiseling or cutting stone. How to Choose and Use Birdfeeders Resources Mark and Kevin work together to turn two large stones into a birdbath. Mark explains the base stone should be about 18-20 inches high and that the top stone is usually round, with a circumference of about 12-16 inches....